Question

Write the overall (molecular) equation for the reaction of HI (hydroiodic, or hydriodic, acid) and potassium hydroxide. Include phases (states) in your equations. Enter the formula for water as H20. Overall equation: KI (aq) H,0 (u) ------> HI (aq) KoHlaq) products reactants

Answer 1

HI(aq) + NaOH(aq) ----------------> NaI(aq) + H2O(l)

Step-by-step explanation:

The balanced reaction equation shown above is a neutralization reaction. Hydroiodic acid is a strong acid and sodium hydroxide is a strong base so the pH at end point is expected to be neutral or near neutral. What has been written above is the molecular reaction equation, that is, the reaction equation that involves molecules rather than ions. In a neutralization reaction, an acid reacts with a base to form salt and water. It is usually accompanied by evolution of heat.